If you have a web presence you’ve likely heard of being “Blacklisted” by Google and related search engines. It sounds horrible, but what does it really mean? Well, with all of the intricacies of websites and search engine optimization there are numerous things you can do to violate the guidelines of search engines such as Google including buying and selling links with other website owners and keyword stuffing that may artificially inflate your page rankings. When this happens, your web pages may lose rankings or even be removed from search indices. It’s the last thing you need if you’re trying to promote your website.

